BMW X5: Removing And Installing Front Left Side Panel
Observe gap dimensions.
CAUTION: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front bumper trim.
- Remove wheel arch cover at front.
- Remove trim for cover on side member.
- Remove trim on wheel arch.
- Remove gutter strip.
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Fig. 180: Identifying Front Side Panel Bolts
Interior view of front side panel Release screws.
NOTE: Side panel and headlight are removed together.
Pull out retainer (1) in direction of arrow.
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Fig. 181: Identifying Retainer
Detach plug (1) on headlight.
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Fig. 182: Identifying Plug On Headlight
For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only: Lever out retainer (1) at bottom and detach towards rear.
Remove oil cooler and tie back.
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Fig. 183: Identifying Retainer
Detach plug (1) on fog lamp.
For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only:
Remove cable grommet in holding frame for oil cooler.
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Fig. 184: Identifying Plug Fog Lamp
For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only:
Release screw (1).
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Fig. 185: Identifying Screw
Release screw (1).
For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only: Release screws (2) and remove holding frame for oil cooler.
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Fig. 186: Identifying Screws
Slacken screw (1).
NOTE: Poor screw accessibility.
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Fig. 187: Identifying Screw
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Fig. 188: Pulling Side Panel Of A-Pillar Side
Close front door.
Pull side panel in area of A-pillar outwards (1) until screw fastening points are exposed.
Pull side panel upwards (2) until plastic guide (3) is exposed.
Slide side panel towards rear (4) and feed screw (5) out of module carrier.
Installation:
Feed in shim of screw (5) with a small screwdriver.
Installation:
Following parts must not be damaged or missing:
- Spacer buffers (1)
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Fig. 189: Identifying Spacer Buffers
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Replacing Front Left Side Panel
Observe gap dimensions.
CAUTION: Set down side panel on a soft surface.
Risk of damage
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front side panel.
Remove headlight.
Remove fog lamp.
Remove spray no
Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (Partial Replacement, Longitudinal
Member Cover Before B-Pillar)
Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs!
Remove or cover those vehicle components
Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (Partial Replacement Before
Longitudinal Member Cover)
Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs!
Remove or cover those vehicle components
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Replacing Front Left Wheel Arch
Read contents of Body, General.
The steel-aluminum mixed construction is used on the vehicle.
Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.
Place vehicle on st
Removing And Installing/Replacing Airbag Unit
WARNING: Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury
by the
airbag unit.
Comply with safety regulations for handling components with gas
generators.
Do not exert any force on the airbag unit.
Use only specified tools for releasing the airbag unit.
NOTE: Incorrect handling m
